anemia

The topic I have chosen to present is called iron deficiency anemia. This topic was of interest to me because its is an illness that I currently have been diagnosed with. Researching this topic was interesting, informative, and very educational for me. This is also something that affects a lot of people and is one of the most common types of anemia, especially in women. Iron deficiency anemia, also known as “iron poor blood”, is …

…s need or with certain disease. People deficient in iron absorb a higher portion while those who have unusually large stores of iron absorb less. There are usually no complications but iron deficiency anemia may recur so regular follow-up is encouraged. Children with this disorder may have an increased susceptibility to infection. A blood test can diagnose whether or not you have anemia but other tests may be needed to find what are the causes.